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September 19, 2006

DITN: Atul Gawande & Shazia Sikander, MacArthur Geniuses

[DITN = Desis In The News]

Atul Gawande, M.D., 40 (right), the well known surgeon/writer & Shazia Sikander, 37, the well known painter have been named MacArthur "genius" fellows - one of the top awards in the world. They are among the 25 fellows each receiving $500,000 - no strings attached.

Surgeon/Author applying a critical eye and fresh
perspective to modern surgical practice, articulating its realities,
complexities, and challenges, in the interest of improving outcomes and
saving lives.

Painter merging the traditional South Asian art of
miniature painting with contemporary forms and styles to create
visually compelling, resonant works on multiple scales and in a
dazzling array of media.

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DITN: Atul Gawande & Shazia Sikander, MacArthur Geniuses

[DITN = Desis In The News]

Atul Gawande, M.D., 40 (right), the well known surgeon/writer & Shazia Sikander, 37, the well known painter have been named MacArthur "genius" fellows - one of the top awards in the world. They are among the 25 fellows each receiving $500,000 - no strings attached.

Surgeon/Author applying a critical eye and fresh
perspective to modern surgical practice, articulating its realities,
complexities, and challenges, in the interest of improving outcomes and
saving lives.

Painter merging the traditional South Asian art of
miniature painting with contemporary forms and styles to create
visually compelling, resonant works on multiple scales and in a
dazzling array of media.